Fishing The Fly Scotland
Index => Rod Building => Topic started by: Sandy Kerr on 31/10/2020 at 20:04
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I’m looking for a 10ft 6wt blank to build a rod for the boat. Not so easy to find CTS don’t do one. Does anyone have experience of MHX blanks. I see mixed reviews.
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No idea on this one.....but my current build is an 11ft 5wt , Bloke blank......looks real nice and has a proper through action, fairly mid-flex i'd say. worth a look for £60.
This will be my loch style boat rod for next year, :wink
Steven
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I’ve had hit or miss with MHX
Much Prefer the Bloke blanks.
The XL50 blanks are excellent the new XGnP blanks are superb and great value too.
Micks a decent guy to deal with too and some of his kits make building easy.
Sandy
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The XL50 have been around for a while, and with good reason as they're good rods - and thus blanks :z16
I have had the opportunity to play with a great many of the Bloke rods at BFCC events and other 'cast what you brought' events and if I'm honest I'd really like to try the 'loch style' XL50 10'6" #6wt...... which may suit you too Sandy (Kerr) :?
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Sandy Kerr indeed :z16
Thanks for that. I’ll have a look at Bloke blanks. Funny I had a friend recently bemoaning demise of the 10’6” Rod. Is XL 50 medium fast.? I’m always a bit nervous about “loch style” description. I’m not a fan of super fast rods . Had an XP and hated it. But don’t like liquorice stick either.
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Don’t be afraid of the Loch style , it’s a lovely rod and a perfect companion in the boat.
I’ve made a few of the 5 wts and they are very highly thought of.
I only make fishing rods, not casting weapons these days so it’s well worth a punt. You won’t be disappointed :z18
Sandy
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I've owned a couple of xl50s. Id describe them as more medium than medium fast. Although Sandy and others who are more expert may correct me 🤣
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Thanks James. Hmm I find guideline Fario, which some folk love, too sloppy. Epic Carbon and Radian are speed I like. I won’t use this rod much so looking for cheapish build.
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Hi,
Not to hijack the post, but thought i'd put up some photos of the Bloke 'Loch Style' build, work in progress, getting better each build, :-)........Its all going on!, :z4
(https://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/forum/gallery/907-021120214804.jpeg) (https://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=6348)
(https://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/forum/gallery/907-021120214834.jpeg) (https://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=6349)
(https://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/forum/gallery/907-021120215406.jpeg) (https://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=6350)
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very nice. I should really try a build myself....one day....